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FMBC UPDATE WEEKEND EDITION - FRIDAY - AUG 2, 2013
Importance:
High
“This is the day the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." ~ (Psalm 118:24)
CONTINUE TO PRAYERFULLY SEEK TO LEAD PERSONS TO CHRIST
CONTINUE TO TRUST GOD MORE FULLY AND OBEY HIM MORE COMPLETELY
CONTINUE TO BE INTENTIONALLY FRIENDLY INVITERS & INTENTIONALLY FRIENDLY CHRISTIANS
…AND REMEMBER THE PREVIOUS ANNUAL CHALLENGES TO CONCENTRATE ON INTENSIFIED PRAYER, INREACH AND OUTREACH
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THOUGHT TO PONDER
The purpose of the Lord's Supper is to receive from Christ the nourishment and
strength and hope and joy that come from feasting our souls on all that He
purchased for us on the cross, especially His own fellowship. (~ John Piper)
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FMBC & COMMUNITY AT-A-GLANCE
FMBC CALENDAR ITEMS (CHURCH & CDCA)
Wednesdays - Bible Study @ noon & 6:30 p.m.
Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages
FMBC-CDCA Fall Registration in progress! Current Registration fee is $75.00. Call CDCA for
additional info @ 852.6673
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FMBC 133RD CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
First Missionary Baptist Church cordially invites all members to join in the celebration of our “133rd
Church Anniversary” on Sunday, August 25, 2013 during the 8 am and 10:45 am worship services.
The theme for this year’s event will be, Celebrating 133 Years of Reaching the Unsaved –And
then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who
believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned
(Mark 16:15, 16).” The keynote speaker is The Reverend Dr. Michael J. Johnson, a native of
Pensacola, FL and Pastor of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL.
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BROTHER NEKHAI ADAMS – WILL BE IN “BIG” (THE MUSICAL) – AUGUST 23-25, 2013
TICKET INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND
AT: http://www.lyriquemusicproductions.org/events.php?id=15
Nekhai is the son of Deacon Anthony & Sister Erlene Adams
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SAVE THE DATE – FMBC WOMEN’S MINISTRY KICKOFF
To the Sisterhood of FMBC - are you ready?!?
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FOR WHAT: FMBC Women's Ministry Kickoff: Moving Beyond the Veil
WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2013
WHERE: FMBC/Fellowship Hall
TIME: 9:30-12:00
Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. Please RSVP at fmbcwomen@yahoo.com
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LEAVE TRANSFER – DINAH SNODGRASS (FMBC MEMBER)
The following employee has been approved as a leave transfer recipient:
NAME:
DINAH M SNODGRASS
ORGANIZATION: G8,Res Mgt Dir
REASON FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY: Child diagnosed with brain tumor and receiving
treatment at St. Jude Children's Hospital
Any employee serviced by the Redstone Arsenal Civilian Personnel Advisory Center wishing to
donate annual leave to approved leave recipient(s) must submit an OPM 630-A; Request to Donate
Annual Leave to Leave Recipient Under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (Within Agency) or a
OPM 630-B; Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient Under the Voluntary Leave
Transfer Program (Outside Agency) to your servicing Human Resources Specialist, Civilian
Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC), Bldg 3458, phone 256-876-4369. This form is available on the
CPAC homepage: https://vltp.redstone.army.mil/.
A list of all VLTP recipients can be found on the CPAC Web Page at https://cpac.redstone.army.mil/ .
To view the list, select the "CPAC Restricted (AKO Users Only)" link under the Topics Index and log
in using your AKO user name and password. Any questions, advice, or assistance needed regarding
this should be directed to your servicing Human Resources Specialist.
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UA HUNTSVILLE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NAMES SISTER ARTHURINE SHACKLEFORD AS
FINALIST FOR 2013 ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The UA Huntsville Alumni Association is pleased to announce that the following alumni have been
named finalists for the 2013 Alumni of Achievement Award. Each of the finalists have distinguished
themselves through personal and professional accomplishments and exemplify the high standards of
UAH. Join us on August 22nd as we recognize each of our finalists announce the 2013 honors.
Ms. Arthurine Shackleford
Mr. Ray Cronise
Dr. Daniel Schumacher
Ms. Chanda Davis
Mr. Daniel Dumbacher
Dr. Krista Walton
Mr. James Johnson, Jr.
The Honorable Phil Williams
Ms. Patricia McCay-
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LOCAL REVIVALS
Pine Grove MBC – Mon through Thurs (Aug 5-8, 2013) @ 7:00 p.m. nightly ~ EVANGELIST: Elder Mylon
Burwell – Pastor Mt. Zion PBC – Madison, AL ~ http://www.mountzionpbchurch.org/
New Beginnings Christian Church Holy Fire Convocation – Aug 7-9, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m. ~
EVANGELIST: Pastor Kevin L. Adams – Pastor, Olivet Baptist Church – Chattanooga, TN ~
http://www.obcministries.org/ ~ New Beginnings: www.newbcc.org
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URGENT NEED OF LOCAL FAMILY
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A family is in need of a a refrigerator (they have been given a stove). If anyone can donate a
refrigerator, please contact Minister Priscilla Montgomery at 256-417-5417.
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COWS FOR SALE
Two angus cows for sale for custom beef. They have not been given any hormones or antibiotics
for growth and provide top quality beef. If you are interested, please contact Sister Beverly
Lampley at 256 683-0006 or Deacon Joe Lampley at 256 683-4990.
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VOTER’S EDUCATION/PARTICIPATION TRAINING – TUES 8/6/13 – 5:30-8:30 P.M. @
SHOWERS CENTER
In observance of the 48th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Alabama
State Conference of the NAACP will host a voter’s education and voter’s participation training on
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dr. Richard Showers Center, 4600 Blue
Spring Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35810.
The evening will include:
1. A documentary covering the 1965 Voting Right Act
2. Presentations covering employment opportunities and health care benefits extended to minorities
as a result of the 1965 Voting Right Act
3. Information about the role that the NAACP played in the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act
We will also provide opportunities for voter rights restoration, for registering to vote, and information
concerning Government Issued Photo ID’s.
The focus for the evening is to observe the 48th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and to
emphasize voting rights and responsibilities. The public is invited, and encouraged to come
out. Snacks and beverages will be served. For additional info, call 256-444-1300 or 256-655-9330.
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14TH ANNUAL JOHN RICHE MEMORIAL CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC (SPONSORED
BY THE 100 BLACK MEN GREATER HUNTSVILLE CHAPTER)
Date: Fri 8/9/13 – 8:00 a.m. Shot Gun Start
Location: Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail - Hampton Cove
Online Registration/Payment: http://100bmoa2013.eventbrite.com
The 100 Black Men will donate 10% of the net profit to the “Save The Children Foundation”
~ Robert Clark, Director/Chairman (256) 759-6060
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PERRY O. WARD MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT (SPONSORED BY EVENING
STAR LODGE # 6 – F. & A.M. – PHA)
DATE: SAT 8/10/13 ~ 7:30 A.M.
LOCATION: COLONIAL GOLF COURSE – MERIDIANVILLE, AL
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REGISTRATION: $75.00 PER PERSON
HOLE IN ONE WINS A NEW CAR
Two-Person Scramble Tournament will have 3 Flights - $100 per winning team of each flight.
1 Ladies Flight - $100 to winning team.
Long Drive and Closest to the Pin - $50
Over $800 in prizes to be awarded in three different flights as well as drawings for additional prizes.
Meal and Awards Ceremony will immediately follow the tournament.
POINTS OF CONTACT:
Ronnie Shelby: 256-527-4999
Andy Fuller: 256-679-5360
Ben Long: 256-653-2095
Michael Horry: 256- 651-1798
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ALABAMA SALES TAX HOLIDAY ~ AUGUST 2-4, 2013
The state of Alabama is offering one tax free weekend during 2013. It applies mainly to
clothing and school supplies and is intended to coincide with families' back-to-school
shopping needs. By planning ahead, you can help your family save even more money by
taking advantage of this savings opportunity.
Alabama's Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 2-4, 2013. The tax-free savings applies
to the following items:
• Clothing under $100
• School supplies under $50
• Books under $30
• Computers/computer equipment under $750
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MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN…COMING TO HUNTSVILLE THIS FALL!
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AREA WIDE REPENTANCE DAY PRAYER BREAKFAST
Sharing God's Love Ministries encourage you to participate in a 40 Day Prayer Vigil beginning 7/22/13
and culminating 8/30/2013. Pray for unbelievers in Christ that they may be placed in our pathways to
witness to the life, ministry, death, burial, resurrection, and second coming of Jesus Christ. Register
for the Repentance Prayer Breakfast that will be held 8/31/2013, at the Cavalry Hill Center, 2900
Fairbanks St. NW, , at 9:30 a.m. where we will collectively pray for unsaved persons. Visit
www.sharinggodsloveminhsval.com for a list of scriptures for 40 days and to register for the Prayer
Breakfast. You may also email pmontg8@aol.com or call 256-417-5417. Speaker for the Prayer
Breakfast is Evangelist Priscilla Montgomery, Solo Artist, Alphonza McCray will render in music and
the Hurt Sisters will lead in Praise and Worship.
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URGENT REQUEST FOR HELP FOR THE ROSE OF SHARON SOUP KITCHEN & THRIFT
STORE
The Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen (2412 Memorial Pkwy) is a viable ministry to needy individuals in our
city. They provide meals and clothing to anyone in need. Currently they are in serious financial
trouble. DONATIONS OF ANY AMOUNT ARE NEEDED AND WELCOME! Please send (or take)
donations to Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen – 2412 Memorial Parkway NW – HSV, AL 35810. For more
info, go to http://roseofsharonsoupkitchen.org/ ~ FMBC has made a donation and you are welcome to
make your individual donations as well! IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GIVE!
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MENDED HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP
The local chapter of Mended Hearts meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 p.m. @ the Dowdle
Center, corner of Governor and Gallatin Streets. Mended Hearts is a support group for heart patients
and their families. Each month there are guest speakers and activities that may be of interest to
attendees. Please join us for one of our meetings. Website: www.mendedheartshsv.org ~ Dr. Fredonia
B. Williams, Mended Hearts - President & Assistant Regional Director for the Southern Region)
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31-DAY PRAYCATION WITH BISHOP VASHTI MCKENZIE STARTS AUGUST 1ST
web site http://thisisyourwakeupcallonline.com/
follow her on Twitter @vashtimckenzie or search #Praycation2013
Bishop McKenzie – Streaming
Faith: http://www.streamingfaith.com/index.php/prayer/authors/bishop-vashti-mckenzie/
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READY TO WORK
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College offers a FREE job skills training to everyone age 16 or
older not currently enrolled in school. The class meets from 9:00am-1:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays for eight weeks at the Downtown Instructional Site located at 228 Holmes Ave. in Huntsville. The
next class starts on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 9:00am. Ready to Work is a state certified job skills
training program designed to help participants get and keep a job. Students earn two certificates once they
complete the program:
The Alabama Career Readiness Certificate is earned by scoring a minimum level 3 on the following ACT
WorkKeys assessments that test the skills required for more than 85 percent of all jobs:
Applied Mathematics - Measures workplace mathematical reasoning and problem solving skills from basic
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to multiple math functions like calculating percentage discounts
and markups.
Reading for Information - Measures reading comprehension and reasoning skills found in written text on the
job including memos, letters, directions, signs, notices, bulletins, policies and regulations.
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Locating Information - Measures comprehension and application of workplace graphics such as charts, graphs,
tables, forms, flowcharts, diagrams, floor plans, maps and instrument gauges.
The Alabama Certified Worker Certificate is issued by Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) and
certifies that a job seeker has the right attitude and the initiative for the job. Requirements for successful
certification include:
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A 95 percent attendance and punctuality rate, which must be certified by the program.
Satisfactory achievement of work ethic, organizational skills, attitude and motivation based on
observation and/or testing.
Satisfactory achievement of problem solving skills, workplace behaviors, computer skills, job acquisition
skills and manufacturing skills.
Successful completion of the introductory computer skills training program which includes: basic
operation and trouble shooting, internet and email business software applications and file management.
A minimum level 3 score on the WorkKeys Assessments
A score of at least 70 percent on the written Alabama Certified Worker Examination.
Karol C. Waddell, Ready To Work Training Specialist
J.F. Drake State Technical College - 228 Holmes Avenue - Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 551-9503 ~ karol.waddell@drakestate.edu
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JOBS AVAILABLE
AAI Corporation has “REAL JOBS” that need to be filled. Must be able to meet the technical requirements
stated in the job description. Go to www.aaicorp.com to apply on line. The company’s full name is: AAI
Corporation/Textron Systems.
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LOCAL AARP CHAPTER MEETS MONTHLY
The local Huntsville/Madison County AARP Chapter #1023 meets monthly on the 1st Thursday @ 10:00
a.m. @ the Senior Center on Drake Avenue (except January & July). As you know, AARP is geared
toward persons 50+; each month there are guest speakers, activities etc. that may be of
interest. Please join us for one of our meetings. (~ Dr. Johnny W. McAlpine, President)
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PRAYER CONCERNS
Please pray for the persons listed here - “name by name and need by need!”
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FMBC MEMBERS HOSPITALIZED/IN REHAB OR SURGERY FACILITIES
Brother T. Alphonso Harris – Willowbrooke Court Rehab (Room 225b) located @ Magnolia Trace
Sister Joyce Glover – HSV HOSP (Rm 826)
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BACK IN WORSHIP
Sister Perrie Zeno – 8:00 A.M. 7/28/13
Brother Wardell Pearson – 8:00 a.m. 7/28/13
Sister Mary Dailey – Back at work 7/29/13
Brother Kevin & Sister Dinah Snodgrass’ daughter Kayla 7/28/13
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FMBC MEMBERS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY/DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
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RECUPERATING @ HOME OR IN REHAB FACILITIES (Please pray for family & caregivers of our sick and shut-in
members)
Sister LaTrish Walker - recuperating at home following surgery
Sister Chasdity Perry –Recuperating from surgery
Sister Bettye Adams – treated @ ER and released
Sister Jackie Minor – Recuperating @ home following hospitalization
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Brother Lincoln Williams – Recuperating from surgery
Sister Ellsia McCraw (daughter of Sister Lisa McCraw) – Recuperating from surgery in Little Rock, AR
Sister Taynetta Byrd O’Neal –- Recuperating from surgery
Sister Elizabeth Rice Hall – Recuperating from surgery
Sister Claudia Rhen – Recuperating from surgery
Sister Maria Meador - Recuperating from surgery
Sister Cynthia Robinson Chatman – Recuperating from surgery
Sister Kim S. Green
Brother Kenneth Gurley – Recuperating from leg injury/awaiting possible surgery
Sister Ozella Mahone – Recuperating from outpatient procedure
Brother Ricardo Juan (“Ricky”) Davis – Recuperating @ home after lengthy hospitalization
Brother Leo Powe
Sister Beatrice Thompson
Sister Jessie Dorothy Thomas
Sister Laura Daniel
Sister Georgia Snodgrass
Sister Shirley Malone Armstead
Minister Jo Anita Miley
Brother Lewis Sledge
Brother Herbert Henderson
Brother Robert Booker – (NO VISITORS/PHONE CALLS ARE WELCOMED)
Sister Sadie Bailey
Brother Leonard Smith
Sister Mamie P. Ward
Sister Mary Pride Jordan
Brother Al Nance
Sister Lucille Hines
Brother Ross Betts
Sister Idella Cook
Sister Edna Burnett
Sister Tonya Appkins
Sister Mary Carroll
Sister Valinda (“Val”) Foy
Brother Carl Jackson
Sister Jean Pulley
Sister Rosemary Brown
Deacon Robert J. Walker, Jr.
Sister Betty Harris
Brother Earl Phillips
Sister Jewel Joiner
AND ALL OTHER MEMBERS LISTED ON THE BULLETIN SICK & SHUT-IN LIST
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SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS
Sister Karen Waterford’s mother (Mrs. Velma V. Scales) – undergoing kidney dialysis/experiencing sleeplessness
& anxiety. PRAY THAT GOD’S PEACE WILL OVERPOWER HER & allow her to “rest in His care.”
Sister Anna Dumas request prayer for her niece’s husband (Bill Knight) who has been undergoing medical
procedures ~ Please pray for his openness and healing.
Kayla Snodgrass – Recuperating from surgery (daughter of Brother Kevin & Sister Dinah Snodgrass &
granddaughter of Sister Eleanor Snodgrass) CONTINUED PRAYER REQUESTED
Deacon Robert Davy’s mother (Mrs. Iris Simpson of London England) – seriously ill as result of a stroke
Brother Eddie Glover’s sister-in-law (Mrs. Emma Jean Austin-Garth of FMBC – Courtland, AL); also pray for
Eddie’s wife, Renae and the rest of the family – Cancer patient under Hospice care
Persons dealing with grief
Young man in a difficult custody battle with the mother of his child
Members of Reverend Greg & Sister Sheryl Lunn's son’s family were involved in an accident in Germany (two
family members in critical condition & two are in serious condition)
Sister Girtha Thompson requests prayer for former FMBC member Deborah Johnson – cancer has returned &
spread to bones
Brother Jonathan Lampley, his co-workers & residents who live in Ocala National Forest. FIRES ARE
CONTINUING TO SPREAD & DESTROY PROPERTY
Disaster victims around the globe
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NON-MEMBERS HOSPITALIZED OR IN HEALTHCARE/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES- LOCAL
Sister Zola Scruggs – HSV Hosp (Rm 773) ~ (Mother of Deacon Michael Scruggs & Brothers Jeffrey &
Tony Scruggs)
Reverend Greg Woods – HSV Hosp (Rm 446) - recuperating from removal of both kidneys on Mon
7//22/13
Sister Bettye Dixie’s mother (Mrs. Magnell Williams) – Critically ill & in Hospice Care @ HSV Health &
Rehab – Bettye is a member of Fellowship Presbyterian Church
Sister Shirley Talley’s mother (Mrs. Georgia Edwards) – Valley View Health & Rehab Ctr
Sister Edna Cole’s friend (Ms. Cynthia Stevens) – Transferred to Millennium Nursing & Rehab Center
(Room 211) from HSV Health & Rehab
Sister Janet Pea’s mother (Mrs. Martha Stone) - Millennium Nursing & Rehab Center (Rm 209)
Sister Sandra McCoy’s mother (Mrs. Mattie Davis) – Regency Manor Specialty Care (Gurley, AL)
Sister Etta Pride Henry’s mother (Mrs. Lucille Pride) -- Valley View Nursing/Rehab Ctr (Madison, AL)
Brother Paul Crittenden’s wife (Eliza M. Crittenden) – Big Spring Manor (Also the cousin of Sister Mary Brown)
Sister Gracie Miller’s brother (Mr. Lloyd Jones) – Big Spring Specialty Care Ctr
Reverend Lorene Powell – Regency Health Care Facility
Reverend Marion Poole – Windsor House
Sister Deloris C. Brown (wife of Rev. Willie T. Brown & a member of Church Street CPCA) –Regency Health Care
Facility
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NON-MEMBERS HOSPITALIZED OR IN REHAB/NURSING FACILITIES OUT-OF-TOWN
Brother Earnest Perkins' brother, Sister Jennetta Perkins brother-in-law & Sister Lakeeta Perkins'
uncle - (Mr. Rilous Perkins) – ECM Hospital (Florence, AL)
Sister Lelia Gray’s mother (Mrs. Eula Holloman) – hospitalized for diagnostic tests in Providence, KY
Sister Laura Daniel’s son-in law (Anthony Vaughn - Nelda's husband) – in Dallas area rehab facility
Brother Douglas Montgomery’s mother (Mrs. Pauline Montgomery) – hospitalized in CLARKSDALE, MS
Minister Priscilla Montgomery’s aunt (Mrs. Clara Robinson of Oakland, CA) – Transferred to
Sacramento area nursing facility (she has husband & 2 sons in nursing home also)
Sister Tracy Swint’s co-worker’s father (Reverend Harvest Thompson - Pastor - Bethel PBC in Gurley – UAB for
long-term care (stem cell replacement)
Sister Linda Thigpen’s mother-in-law (Mrs. Helen Thigpen) – Health Care Facility in Thomasville, AL
Sister Beverly Lampley’s cousin Ms. Bobria Whitt of San Diego, CA – In rehab following stroke
Sisters Joyce Dickerson Martin, Sandra Dickerson & Bertha Dickerson’s niece – Attorney Adina Parson –
Released from Shepherd Rehab Center/Atlanta; continuing rehab in another facility
Sister Denise Hines-Hose requests prayer for a close friend (Holly Williams Smith) – UAB Hosp - Recuperating
from leg amputation
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PRAISE REPORTS
Delores "Tootsie" Adams has completed chemotherapy & is grateful for prayers of FMBC
family. Please continue to pray for her & for her family.
Stephen King (son of Frances King) – Still undergoing treatment for rare kidney disease that returned
after his 2012 surgery; In great spirits & preparing to start high school in August
Sister Sandra McCoy’s nephew Miles – Doing well & begins college in Boston this fall (This is the
young man with heart device that made national news)
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ADDITIONAL PRAYER CONCERNS
Deacon Charlie Lockhart, II (St. Bartley PBC) – Recuperating @ home following hospitalization …
cousin of Rev. Earla Lockhart & other FMBC members
Brother Jerrell Mitchell’s mother (Mrs. Carrie Mitchell) – recuperating @ home after discharge from
ECM Hosp – Florence, AL
Sister Brenda Carpenter’s daughter (Raethena Dansby) – Recuperating @ home following discharge
from hospital
Brother Lincoln & Sister Fredonia Williams’ daughter (Angela Williams-Tennessen) – Recuperating
from major surgery @ home in B’ham (post-surgery doctor’s appointment went well)
Sister Rhoda Hutchinson’s cousin (Angela Barley Marshall) – Recuperating @ home in Chicago
Dr. Clarence Glenn (local veterinarian) – Relocated to Florida
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Mrs. Gladys Branch (wife of Pastor John Branch) – recuperating from surgery
A friend in another state undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer
Sister Martha Roberts’ sister (Mrs. Rosemary Hayes) – Recuperating well from heart surgery - Jackson, MS
Sister Ozella Mahone’s daughter (Dana Whiteside) – Recuperating from heart surgery
Sister Roslin Hicks’ mother (Sister Joyce Maddox) – Recuperating from surgery & preparing to begin aggressive
chemotherapy (Prayers & cards of encouragement are requested/Address: 4416 Voss Ave Greensboro, NC
27405
Brother Robert Malone’s brother & Sister Pearl Malone’s brother-in-law (Curtis Malone) – seriously il/undergoing
chemotherapy in Texarkana, TX (Curtis is unsaved!)
Sister Barbara A. P. Jones’ sister (Mrs. Alma Faye Washington) – Oklahoma City, OK
Sister Ovetta Hopson-Johnson’s mother (Mrs. Meloneal Hobson)
Sister Doris Triplett’s son (Malik Shabazz) – scheduled surgery was cancelled ~ PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM!
Brother Marshall Blackburn’s mother (Mrs. Marie Fletcher)
Sister Shirley Talley’s father (Mr. Doye Edwards) – Home after hospitalization
Sister Rosetta James requests prayer for George Jackson & family (who live in Canada), Tracy Stacks & Tracy’s
daughter/caregiver Pat Stacks
Brother Donald Thompson’s sister (Mrs. Azella Kemp) of North Carolina
Sister Bobbie Scott’s nephew (Mr. Robert Meyers of St. Louis, MO) – lung cancer has spread to his brain
Sister Kimberley Wilson requests prayer for her daughter (Jennifer Wilson – a Spelman College student) & for
herself as she undergoes chemotherapy
Sister Doris Triplett’s sisters (Ms. Debra Racks & Ms. Sarah Freeman)
Sister Lettye Boyd’s mother (Mrs. Lois Boyd) – Auburn, AL & her caregivers
Sister Betty Dixie’s brother (Nathaniel Williams) – Recuperating @ home in B’ham following surgery
Ben Harrell’s brother (James Harrell)
Sister Bobbi Reed (daughter of former FMBC member Stephna Reed)
Sister Stacy Potts (Prayer requested by Minister Arnatta Poole)
The Farrior Family (Charles, Candy & Wyatt)
Rev. Carlisle Hammonds’ nephew (Mark Hammonds of Columbus, OH) – recently hospitalized with heart
disease/responding to treatment & in stable condition
Rev. Carlisle Hammonds’ niece (Lessie Middleton of Chattanooga) - still battling diabetes & awaiting kidney
transplant
Rev. Carlisle Hammonds’ neighbor Dr. Oscar Logan (a former FMBC MOW recipient who is battling MS) – has
moved back to his home in HSV
Deacon Ernie Robinson’s brother (Mr. Willie E. Robinson, Sr.)
Brother Jerry L. Jackson’s cousin (Cassandra Dorsey) – Slowly recuperating @ home following lengthy rehab
nd
Deacon David Thompson’s co-worker (Robert Keener) – as he begins his 2 round of treatment
Sister Beverly Lampley requests prayer for her brother Ken, his wife Tonja, Tonja’s grandmother (Alberta Wright
– seriously ill) and Tonya’s mother (Frankie Nelson), who is the caregiver
Sister Mary Ann Hammonds’ sister (Ms. Janet Arrington)
Sister Marsha Flakes’ brothers (Tony and Gerald Flakes) – health problems
Sister Jennifer Scruggs’ uncle (Mr. Arthur Bailey of Greenwich CT)
Brother Clyde Foster
Deacon Joe Lampley’s niece – Jennifer Lampley (Brundidge, AL) – multiple health issues (recovering slowly)
Minister Janice Gaines sister-in-law & Rev. Thomas Gaines’ sister – seriously ill
Betty Stark (Athens, AL) – coping with health issues & the death of her husband (Jay Stark)
Brother Robert & Sister Harriet Clark request prayer for their son (Brother Julian Clark) and for their family
Brother George Merritt – George & Ruth Merritt are members of the FBC/FMBC Prayer Group
Minister Janice Patton Gaines’ husband (Reverend Thomas Gaines)
Sister Beatrice Foster’s neighbors (Raymond “Butch” Adams & Vickie Adams) – Raymond has a rare stage 4
lung cancer. Sister Foster & the Adams family are grateful for your prayers; continue to pray!
Troubled marriages and hurting families; Persons suffering from emotional/psychiatric problems; Persons who
are unemployed
Dr. David Hull's father (Dr. William E. Hull, battling ALS (“Lou Gehrig’s Disease”) & coping with his wife’s death)
and his son Andrew (who is the caregiver)
Dr. & Mrs. Walter Nunn (B’ham)
Sister Wanda Pharris’ niece (Ms. Cynthia Ervin of B’ham, AL)
Sister Marsha Flakes requests prayer for four family members who have been laid off and looking for
employment in Atlanta, GA
Sister Detra Blue’s father, Deacon Willie B. Battle
Sister Olivia Sanders (Brother Roosevelt & Sister Loretta Conley’s sister-in-law)
Rev. Lindsey requests prayer for Ronnie & Harriet Cawthorn & family as he deals with cancer
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FMBC BEREAVEMENT CONCERNS
Pray for these families and others who are still dealing with grief and depression following the death of loved
ones…Remember—there is NO STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS on grief! For helpful resources on dealing with grief
(including signing up for daily emails), go to: www.griefshare.org
Graveside service for Brother Wallace Malone was Tues 7/30/13 @ 12:00 p.m. @ Meadowlawn Garden
of Peace. (Royal Funeral Home – www.royalfh.com)
Funeral service for Sister Mildred Henderson’s brother & Deacon Joseph Henderson’s brother-in-law
(Mr. James W. Williams) was Thurs 8/1/13 @ 3:00 p.m. @ Sam Clark Funeral Home (4373 Atlanta Hwy –
Hiram, GA 30141 ~ http://www.samclarkfuneralhome.com/?page=index ~ Phone: 770-445-7133) ~
FUNERAL NOTICE – ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?n=JamesWilliams&pid=166142495#sthash.WCKt53uw.dpbs
OBITUARY (Clark Funeral Home): http://www.samclarkfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1049695
Funeral service for Sister Josephine Horn’s nephew (Mr. Dwayne Lamar Bryant) will be Sat 8/3/13 @
11:00 a.m. @ New Hope Baptist Church – 1740 Celburn Ave SW – B’ham, AL 35211. (Arrington Funeral
Home – 520 Cotton Ave SW – B’ham, AL 35211 - http://www.arringtonfh.com/) ~ NEWSPAPER OBIT &
PHOTO – B’HAM NEWS: http://obits.al.com/obituaries/birmingham/obituary.aspx?n=dwyane-lamarbryant&pid=166166092&fhid=23830#fbLoggedOut
Funeral service for Sister Virginia Gilchrist’s uncle (Mr. Archie “Buddy” Rocker) will be Sat 8/3/13 @
11:00 a.m. @ New Canaan Baptist Church – Choctaw Bluff, AL. (Andrews Funeral Home – 800 Depot Rd Jackson, AL ~ Phone: 251-246-2074) ~ NEWSPAPER OBIT – MOBILE PRESS REGISTER:
http://obits.al.com/obituaries/mobile/obituary.aspx?n=archie-rocker&pid=166132903&fhid=20038#fbLoggedOut
~~ NEWSPAPER OBIT & PHOTO – CLARKE COUNTY DEMOCRAT:
http://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/news/2013-07-31/Obituaries/Rocker.html
Memorial service for Sister Rosalind Walker’s brother & Brother Gregory Walker’s brother-in-law (Mr.
Damian Q. Gathers of Charleston, SC) will be Sat 8/3/13 @ 12:00 noon @ Palmetto Mortuary, Inc.
(Palmetto Mortuary Inc – 1122 Morrison Dr – Charleston, SC 29403 – Phone: 843-727-1230 –
website: www.palmettomortuary.com) ~ NEWSPAPER OBIT/PHOTO – CHARLESTON POST & COURIER:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston/obituary.aspx?n=DamianGathers&pid=166053984#sthash.8J8RUq7t.dpbs ~ The family is requesting donations be sent to the
Charleston Homeless Shelter, http://www.charlestonhomeless.org – Condolences may be sent
to: Rosalind Y. Walker ~ 370 Cedar Trail Lane ~ Harvest, AL 35749
Funeral service for Deacon Gil Carpenter’s nephew & Sister LaDonna McCann’s first-cousin (Mr. Tony
Carpenter of California) will be Sat 8/3/13. (Simpson’s Family Mortuary – 3443 West Manchester Blvd –
Inglewood, CA 90305 - PHONE: 323-752-5524 ~ Website: http://www.simpsonfamilycares.com/index.php)
Funeral service for Brother Nathaniel Meador’s mother-in-law, Sister Maria & Brother Kennest
Meador’s grandmother & Brother Derrick Dunn’s great-grandmother (Mrs. Claudia T. Walters) will be
Sat 8/3/13 @ 11:00 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church – Camden, NJ. (May Funeral Homes http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary.aspx?n=ClaudiaWalters&pid=166147311#fbLoggedOut – Phone: 856-541-0494) ~ NEWSPAPER OBIT – COURIER POST:
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary.aspx?n=ClaudiaWalters&pid=166147311#fbLoggedOut
Funeral service for Sister Dorothy Johnson’s mother (Mrs. Willie Mae Newsome of Sheffield, AL) will be
Sat 8/3/13 @ 11:00 a.m. @ Mt. Olievia MBC – Muscle Shoals, AL. (Thompson & Son Funeral Home Tuscumbia - http://www.thompsonandsonfuneralhome.com/fh/home ~ 400 S. Washington St. - Tuscumbia,
Alabama 35674 Phone: 256-383-2402) ~ NEWSPAPER OBIT – FLORENCE TIMES-DAILY:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesdaily/obituary.aspx?n=willie-mnewsome&pid=166165325&fhid=23232#fbLoggedOut
NON-MEMBER BEREAVEMENT CONCERN
Funeral service for Mr. Bennie W. Bonner (a long-time close family friend of Deacon Fred & Sister Nell
Carodine) will be Sat 8/3/13 @ 11:00 a.m. @ Sacred Heart Catholic Church – 3041 – 27th Court - B’ham,
AL. VISITATION: FRI 8/2/13 FROM 5:00 TO 7:00 P.M. @ THE CHURCH. NEWSPAPER OBIT & PHOTO –
B’HAM NEWS: http://obits.al.com/obituaries/birmingham/obituary.aspx?n=bennie-wbonner&pid=166166088&fhid=15265#fbLoggedOut
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CONFINED TO HEALTH-CARE/NURSING/ASSISTED LIVING/REHAB FACILITIES (Remember to pray for these
persons)
Brother William Johnson – Regency Assisted Living Facility (#433); Brother Samuel Martin (Elmcroft – 8020
Benaroya Lane SW - Apt 20); Brother Charles E. Whitfield – Floyd Tut Fann Veterans Home (G-Wing); Sisters Ruby
Brown, Mildred Seay & Cora Johnson, (Valley View Nursing/Rehab Center); Sister Queen Esther Ewing (Windsor
House); Sister Lora Bass – (Sister Harriett Littlepage’s mother) ~ Kindred Care Health & Rehab Facility Rm 100 –
105 Teakwood Drive;
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MEMBERS OUT OF THE CITY
Sister Carita Mitchell -------Temporary address: 8480 Limekiln Pike, Apt # 1105/Building #3, Wyncote, PA 19095
Sister Georgia McCloud ------- 2941 Blue Grass Lane - Decatur, GA 30034-3312
Sisters Thelma & Yvette Sharpe – Address unknown
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PLEASE PRAY FOR PERSONS SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES WORLD-WIDE & CIVILIANS ASSIGNED OVERSEAS
FMBC Members
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Charlotte A. Sharpe – left June 9 for a one year assignment in Afghanistan
MAILING ADDRESS:
4/401st AFSB, KAF
AMC, LSE, S6
APO, AE 09355
* Ellisia McCraw – Home from Kuwait – (daughter of Sister Lisa McCraw) – Reassigned to Arkansas military base
*SPC Erik Petty – (Afghanistan): Task Force Steel – 2-2 SBCT HHB 2-17FA - Fob Frontenac - APO AE
* Former member Retired SFC David Wayne Elliott (son of Louis & Oneda Elliott) - currently working in
Afghanistan
* Sister Denise Long’s brother-in-law - SGT . LONG LARRY ECO 210 BSB FOB ORGUN-E APO AE 09311
*Brother
*Brother
Maurice Sharpe
William Aboko-Cole, Jr.
NON-FMBC MEMBERS
Sister Betty Dixie’s niece & Sister Carolyn Jackson’s daughter (Carmen Elston) – Currently in Kuwait awaiting
travel to her destination.
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CHUCKLE FOR TODAY: When a waitress in a New York City restaurant brought an Englishman the
soup of the day, he was a bit dismayed. "Good heavens," he said, "what is this?"
"It's bean soup," she replied. "I don't care what it's been," he replied. "What is it now?"
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Berachah!
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Earla Lockhart
Staff Minister for Congregational Care - FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH – www.fmbc.org
3509 Blue Spring Road – Huntsville, AL 35810
"And on the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berachah , for there they blessed the LORD; therefore the name of that place was
called The Valley of Berachah until this day." (2 Chronicles 20:26)
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